How To Build An Online Memorial Website

By Karen Watson


Memories make everything to appear animated and alive once again as though it is happening today. This is why people keep the memories of their beautiful experiences. People used photo album and memoirs but an online memorial website is the current trend. It is easy since you can update from anywhere and using any device. But how do you make it captivating for you today and those who will access it in future?

Decide the content that is going to enter into the site. Every day has something memorable but they all cannot be kept for the future. These memories will be too much that they lack the special effect. You need to choose the area of focus. It could be your scholarly life, life of your children, holidays, company events, and such specific content. This will give your site a theme that will also direct the content you upload.

Consider developing dynamic content that will better capture your memories. Websites can accommodate images, videos and text. Each of these content types captures your story in a unique manner. A video will be more captivating to watch for your child ten or twenty years to come compared to photos. However, each has a unique place that cannot replace the other.

The design of your website plays a part in making it attractive and captivating to readers. It should be designed with the content you will be uploading in mind. A site for text only will differ from that which includes pictures and videos. Videos also add a new dynamic. It takes an experienced designer to develop a website that captures your imagination and is user friendly. Information should also be easy to find using dates or titles.

Make a decision on how often the blog will be updated. It takes time to develop quality content that will deliver value to readers. This content should be devoid of unnecessary information yet not miss the crucial information required. Readers will also be expecting particular information at selected moments. Find a reasonable duration within which you will be updating the blog.

Consider the possibility of engaging external contributors and editors in your project. There are subtle details that a single person is likely to miss. By engaging multiple persons in your circles, you will have angles and dynamics that you never thought were possible. It enriches your content and makes the most beautiful memories imaginable.

Print the important text and photos for physical preservation. Most people consider this as an old way of preserving the memories. However, technology changes and in the process denying you a chance to access previous accounts. Your passwords may also be forgotten. Printed copies will survive technology crashes and be accessible even in the absence of power, internet and even passwords.

Memorial websites revitalize the idea of preserving your best moments. It is easy to preserve these memories because you can do it on the phone, in remote areas and even in real time. These memories can be shared with different people and instantly without having to carry loads of albums. Luckily, your memories will never be wiped out even by a storm and can be printed at will.




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